Gilbert Laporte, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
Specializing in operational research, Gilbert Laporte has contributed significantly to the advancement of decision sciences. Professor at the École des hautes études commerciales Montréal, he developed optimization methods to solve a wide variety of complex problems, including efficiency, risk management and loss reduction. His work has influenced the day-to-day operations of several companies, government agencies and public bodies, both in Canada and abroad, primarily in the fields of logistics and transportation.